Get Mental Health Act Form 13, Notification To Involuntary Patient Of Rights Under The Mental Health

Filling out the Mental Health Act Form 13 is essential for involuntary patients to understand their rights under the Mental Health Act. This guide provides clear instructions to help you complete the form accurately and ensure all necessary information is included.

Follow the steps to fill out the Mental Health Act Form 13 online

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Begin with the section titled 'name of facility'. Enter the name of the facility where the patient is being admitted. Ensure accuracy, as this is vital information for the patient.
3. In the next field labeled 'location', provide the exact location of the facility. This helps the patient confirm the setting of their involuntary admission.
4. Proceed to the section outlining the reason for the patient's admission. Clearly state that the patient has been admitted involuntarily under the Mental Health Act based on a doctor's opinion.
5. Next, fill in the patient’s name in the 'name of patient' field. It is important to print this for clarity, as it formalizes the document.
6. Enter the date of signing in the format dd/mm/yyyy. This establishes an official record of when the rights notification was presented.
7. The patient should then sign the form in the designated area labeled 'patient’s signature' to confirm their understanding of their rights.
8. Finally, include the name of the person who provided this information in the respective field, indicating who informed the patient about their rights.
9. Once all sections are completed, review the form for accuracy. Users can save their changes, download the document, print it for physical filing, or share it as needed.

Complete your documents online to ensure your rights are understood and respected.